Short answer
Investigation messages should be neutral, confidential, and non-retaliatory.
Employee Investigation Communication Examples
Use neutral wording when communicating during workplace investigations.
Why wording matters
Investigation communications can discourage participation or appear punitive.
Bad example
Because you reported this, everyone now has to go through interviews.
Safer rewrite
We are reviewing the concern through the appropriate process and may ask participants for relevant information.
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